The average train between Heidelberg and Bochum takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Bochum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bochum at 2:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Bochum? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Bochum Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Heidelberg to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Bochum is 253.1 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 32m.